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The Vine: November 1, 2002
November 1, 2002 – 2:18 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
This isn’t nearly as life-and-death as many of the problems you get, but I’m
curious about your opinion.The “Save Touched by an Angel from atheists
who are petitioning the FCC to remove all mention of God …

The Vine: October 31, 2002
October 31, 2002 – 8:01 PM | No Comment

Ms. Sars —
It’s not an original problem, but it is mine, and I hereby foist it on
you.Well, not really, but I do need help.
Issue one: I’m an extremely closeted 28-year-old possible lesbian, who
doesn’t really want …

The Vine: October 30, 2002
October 30, 2002 – 7:58 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars:
My best friend at work (we’ve shared an office for almost three years) is
getting married in a couple months in the Bahamas.They are inviting about
a hundred or so people, but aren’t expecting more than …

The Vine: October 29, 2002
October 29, 2002 – 7:54 PM | No Comment

After reading The Vine today I needed a cigarette real bad because Living on the Hellmouth’s problem and your response hit really close to home.
J’s problems are much like my own, except I’m on the …

The Vine: October 25, 2002
October 25, 2002 – 7:51 PM | No Comment

Sars,
I met a girl last July named Susan.A mutual friend of ours, Allison,
thought we would be good together and set us up.The first date was a
double-date with me and Sue, Allison, and her boyfriend.It went …

The Vine: October 22, 2002
October 22, 2002 – 7:43 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
When you identify more with characters in Buñuel films
than with the cast of The Real World, you just might
have a problem. So here it is, and hopefully you can
help: I have real issues with …

The Vine: October 17, 2002
October 17, 2002 – 7:39 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I’m fairly young, and a few months ago, I scored what I thought was the
perfect job.A lot of responsibility, really interesting, and something I
thought I’d be able to do very well. Getting a job …

The Vine: October 15, 2002
October 15, 2002 – 7:35 PM | No Comment

Sars —
Never thought I’d be writing you, but I have a bit of a problem and I’m kind
of in need of somebody to play Switzerland for me.
About nine years ago, I developed an extremely close …

The Vine: October 11, 2002
October 11, 2002 – 7:33 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I have to write a rough-draft short story for my sophomore writing class by November 8th. No length requirements, except that it be longer than three pages double spaced. I’m stumped for ideas, but …

The Vine: October 10, 2002
October 10, 2002 – 7:32 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars,
I know that, in the greater scheme of things, my
“problem” isn’t that life-altering, but I’d really
like your opinion on this.
Today, my mother and I went shopping for an outfit for
my university graduation dinner/dance.I got …